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Ellison Statement On Federal Education Investment In Minnesota Programs

Statement

Date: Dec. 28, 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Issues: Government Budget and Spending Education

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced $88 million in federal investment through three programs: Race to the Top, Promise Neighborhoods and Investing in Innovative Programs:

"Minneapolis and the entire state have achieved outstanding results through their collaborative efforts in education reform and innovation. This funding will help ensure that youth in underserved areas of Minneapolis and the entire state can begin school prepared and ready to succeed.

"The future of our nation's success and global competitiveness depends on the quality of education our young people receive. Federal investments made to the University of Minnesota's Child-Parent Center Education Program and the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) will improve children's readiness and prepare them for the future.

"I commend the Minnesota Department of Education for its leadership in fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and partnership, and for making its own $60 million investment in our future."


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